With his remarkable physical attributes and exceptional abilities on the court, Nicolas Claxton has emerged as a key contributor and performer in recent years for the Brooklyn Nets.
Claxton debuted for Legacy Charter High’s varsity team in his sophomore year and went on to have an excellent high school basketball career. In 89 games that he played, Claxton averaged 13.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game on an impressive 50% field goal shooting and became only the fourth player in high-school history to record over 1,000 points and 500 rebounds.
Despite displaying promising potential in high school, Claxton became a three-star recruit and committed to the University of Georgia over offers from Maryland, Arizona, Notre Dame, Florida State, and South Carolina, among others.
As a member of the Georgia Bulldogs, Claxton had a tough first season but showed signs of improvement. In his sophomore season, Claxton developed as one of the leading contributors for Georgia, averaging nearly 13 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 2.5 blocks a game on 46% shooting.
In early 2019, Claxton decided to declare for the 2019 NBA Draft and was picked 31st overall by the Nets, thus beginning his professional career.
Nic Claxton Height
Claxton is 6 feet 11 inches tall, and possesses a fairly strong build which gives him benefits on both ends of the court. His polished vertical movement allows him to play above the rim with ease and dominate both ends with little difficulty. His towering stature combined with his strength helps him to protect the rim effectively and play with confidence in the paint.
Claxton's height also gives him excellent visibility on offense, facilitating accurate passes over defenders and providing strong rebounding opportunities.
Nic Claxton Weight
Weighing in at 215 lbs (97 kg), Claxton exhibits great agility combined with the strength necessary for battling against more imposing centers, at times beneath the basket. His well-maintained physique enables him to hold his position in the paint against bulkier centers while still possessing the speed and quickness required for effective defensive rotations or fast breaks on offense.
The balance between power and athleticism allows Claxton to be a versatile athlete.
Nic Claxton Wingspan
Claxton's wingspan measures about 7 feet 3 inches in length. While his wingspan isn’t something extraordinary, what adds more intensity to Claxton’s defense is his 36-inch vert. These attributes combine to enhance his shot-blocking efficiency, allowing him to command a legitimate presence on the defensive end of the floor.
With his long reach, Claxton is also effective at disrupting passing lanes and scoring steals, grabbing defensive rebounds, guarding other forwards and centers, and overall shooting.
As Claxton continues to refine his skills and further develop as a player, his physical advantages will undoubtedly contribute to his growth as one of the league's most promising centers.
FAQs
A. Claxton is 24 years old as of November 2023.
A. Claxton was born in Greenville, South Carolina.
A. Claxton wears the No.33 jersey for the Brooklyn Nets.
A. Claxton attended the University of Georgia from 2017 to 2019.
